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Veterinary Industry & Careers
A. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine
B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility
C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine
Veterinary MedicineDefinition:
The branch of science that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in animals.
A. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Why is the veterinary industry important?
A. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine
Veterinary MedicineA. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine
Veterinary Care Services
What do veterinary clinics provide?
B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility
Veterinary Care Services1. Preventative Maintenance• Vaccinations• Routine well-checks
B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility
Veterinary Care Services2. Injury & Illness Treatment• Broken Bones• Stitches• Illness
B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility
Veterinary Care Services3. Pharmacy• Dispense medications
B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility
Veterinary Care Services4. Diagnostic Lab Services• X-rays• Ultrasounds• Blood/urine panels
B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility
Veterinary Care Services5. Surgery• Routine Spays & Neuters• Orthopedic repairs• Gastrointestinal surgeries
B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility
Veterinary OccupationsC. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine
What careers are available in the vet
industry?
Veterinary OccupationsDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine
Specialty Areas:• Large Animal• Small Animal• Exotic• Emergency• Nutritionist
• Orthopedic• Equine• Dentistry• Chiropractic• Pharmaceutical/Sales Rep
• Zoo• Marine• Research• University
Veterinary OccupationsSupport Staff
C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine
• Vet Assistant• Vet Technician• Receptionist• Book Keeper
Veterinary OccupationsSales
C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine
• Pharmaceutical Reps• Equipment Sales• Feed Sales
Veterinary Occupations
Veterinary Specialties “Diamond”
C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine